India’s exports to the United States saw a sharp 28.5% fall between May and October 2025 as aggressive tariff hikes by Washington hit key sectors. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), shipments dropped from $8.83 billion to $6.31 billion during the period, coinciding with US duties rising from 10% in April to 25%…
American electric carmaker Tesla is exploring ways to develop an electric-vehicle ecosystem in India to support long-term growth and enhance the ownership experience. Since beginning deliveries in September, the company has sold 109 vehicles and is now planning to establish home charging units, install superchargers in major cities, and set up chargers at key destinations…
File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: ANI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India’s stronger-than-expected 8.2% GDP expansion in the July–September quarter reflects the government’s sustained reform drive and measures to make business operations smoother. Speaking during a national padyatra in Gujarat, he said the numbers…
Representative image credits: ANI This wedding season, plain and lightweight gold jewellery in 22-, 18-, and even 14-karat is attracting significant attention, as many couples and their families prioritise investment and resale value over elaborate designs and diamond embellishments.Jewellers from Joy Alukkas, PNG, Senco Gold, and Kalyan report that simple gold pieces are becoming increasingly…
NEW DELHI: Air India on Saturday said its flight operations remain intact with no cancellations due to the mandatory software and hardware realignment ordered for Airbus A320 family aircraft worldwide.“Air India can confirm that there have been no cancellations due to this task and there isn’t any major impact on schedule integrity across our network….
Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday sales in India are seeing strong traction this year, with retailers and company executives reporting a 20–25% increase compared with last year. The surge started early, as brands began their promotions a week before Black Friday and plan to keep offers running beyond Cyber Monday. Platforms such as Tata CLiQ, Nykaa, Flipkart,…
Airbus has issued an urgent global alert to A320-family operators, instructing them to immediately fix a newly identified software problem that could affect flight-control systems on thousands of aircraft. The directive which takes effect Saturday evening (US Eastern time) was triggered after Airbus determined that “intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning…
MUMBAI: Microfinance must now shift from basic access to delivering long-term income stability for borrowers and a clear pathway to formal credit, the RBI said. The central bank has warned that the sector’s recent regulatory freedom can become a liability if lenders do not uphold responsible conduct.Speaking at a microfinance industry network event during the…
NEW DELHI: India is hopeful of reaching a framework trade deal with the US this year that should address the tariff issue to the benefit of Indian exporters, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said here Friday. While a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) will take time, a framework trade deal will address the reciprocal tariff challenge faced…
MUMBAI: SoftBank-backed e-commerce startup Meesho will focus on making online shopping affordable for more consumers and build the value segment of the market where the opportunity is large rather than going after the quick delivery space, said Vidit Aatrey, co-founder and CEO at the company which is set to get listed on the bourses next…
